Guterres appoints Swedish national Richardson as Deputy UN Envoy and Resident Coordinator in Libya
Richardson succeeds Zimbabwe's Raisedon Zenenga, with the Secretary-General expressing his gratitude for Zenenga's dedicated service during the interim period, according to a statement published on the official UN website.
Richardson brings over 30 years of experience in development, humanitarian assistance, and post-conflict recovery, with a focus on complex political, social, and economic contexts as well as human rights. News Tagged: UNSMIL Ingeborg Ulrika Richardson
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